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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.37, 519.67 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.37, 519.67 and 163.74 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.37 : 519.67 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.37/519.67 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.37x = 519.67 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.37x = 85,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,089.95/346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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